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Elk River Planning Commission October 27, 1992 Page 2 . 6. Consider Conditional Use Permit Request by Jeff Mastley/Public Hearing Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to excavate 6,200 cubic yards of fill from a lowland grass area. Furthermore, as this area falls within County Ditch 28 thus, County approval of this excavation is required in addition to City approval. Ms. Szklarski noted that the County Board will be discussing this issue at their November 18, 1992 meeting. staff is recommending that this item be tabled until the November 24, 1992 Planning Commission meeting so that the County's concerns can be addressed by the City. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. COMMISSIONER SPOTTS MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS REQUEST TO THE NOVEMBER 24, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE COUNTY. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 7. Consider Conditional Use Permit Request by Julie Schulze and Teresa Lawson/Public Hearing . Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, commented that the applicant's are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a retail craft sales home occupation at 22822 Baldwin NW, Elk River. The request would involve remodeling a chicken coop into a craft store and that this remodeling would be subject to several building codes. Staff is recommending that no off-premise signage be allowed for this request. In addition, Ms. Szklarski felt the ordinance was unclear in regards to retail uses as a home occupation and that if retail uses are allowed as a home occupation, the Planning Commission needs to review the proposed use with regard to population density. The proposed home occupation would be fairly small and is in a relatively secluded area. Staff did not have major concerns with traffic generated from this use and was recommending approval with several stipulations. Julie Schulze announced that she would like to have signage to advertise her business along Highway 169. Ms. Szklarski responded that although the Schulze's own property along Highway 169 it is a separate parcel from that on which the use is located, therefore, it would be an off-premise sign. The applicant could combine these two parcels to eliminate the off-premise status. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. Ernest Toth, 22191 Highway 169, commented that he is an adjoining property owner has no objections to the proposed use. . There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Nadeau closed the public hearing. Commissioner Spotts expressed issues not yet resolved. Ms. concern Szklarski regarding disclosed the that building code the building